How far is Hancock, MD from Countryside, MD?
The driving distance from Hancock, MD to Countryside, MD is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Countryside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Countryside.
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Start on Taney Alley
7 m · 3 sec · Taney Alley
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
544 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg
629 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Hagerstown, Harrisburg
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Hagerstown, Harrisburg
1678 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Harrisburg
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maugans Avenue
992 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Maugans Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Maugans Avenue
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Turn right onto Maugansville Road
1528 ft · 43 sec · Maugansville Road
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Turn left onto Alpine Drive
922 ft · 41 sec · Alpine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alpine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hancock and Countryside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hancock and Rain Showers Likely near Countryside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hancock to Countryside?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clear Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Hancock and 15.8 miles from Countryside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hancock and Rain Showers Likely near Countryside.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Spring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clear Spring.
Hagerstown, MD
Hancock, MD
Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Countryside. Straight-line distance: 22.95 mi (36.93 km).
#1 Hancock
Town in Maryland
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 39.6989800, -78.1797300 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Countryside
Countryside is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6973200, -77.7480500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Countryside (-77.74805, 39.69732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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